And certainly not from his newfound responsibilities as the one-and-done quarterback of Notre Dame football. “Last week was tough,” Leonard said after Saturday’s 66-7 demolition of unranked Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium. “It was pretty awful.”

Notre Dame pulled away to beat the RedHawks 28-3, but there were plenty of issues to clean up — including with Leonard's passing.

QB Riley Leonard still 'full go at practice' and on track to play this week at Purdue after report of potential left shoulder injury.

Yes, Notre Dame won by 25. Yes, Riley Leonard ran well. Really, really well. But several things can be true and in play at once. After a rough showing from Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard against Miami University on Saturday throwing the ball,

Marcus Freeman told the media on Monday that they intend on starting the transfer, and on Thursday, he updated everyone on his initial thoughts. It does look like Leonard will get the starting nod this week, as Freeman said his quarterback has made some “really good” decisions during this week’s prep for Purdue.

Notre Dame bounced back in a big way against Purdue. How did that happen? And how can the Irish keep it going?

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard got an award for his three-touchdown performance at Purdue on Saturday. He is a Week 3 recipient of the Davey O'Brien Great 8/Davey Double after running for 100 yards and those three touchdowns,